Napoli at third base base would not be a good idea. I think he is taking the grounders in preparation for an emergency situation. Not something I would like to see. Would be very, very surprised if he started a game at third.

Napoli at third base base would not be a good idea. I think he is taking the grounders in preparation for an emergency situation. Not something I would like to see. Would be very, very surprised if he started a game at third.

If they really want his bat in catching would make a lot more sense. Then again very little in this Series has made much sense. As much as I like Naopli, keep the status quo.

The only way they do put him at 3rd is if they have used up all the infielders for other moves. I'd guess that is why he's even taking ground balls. They probably have some other out of position players taking fly balls in the OF too.

I suggested last winter we give Bogey some time at 3B this year: now, he's learning on-the-job on the biggest stage in the world.

Napoli could have caught a few innings this year without risking his hip too much. His taking a lot of pitches has been missed at NL parks.

i don't understand why this is an issue for you. Bogaerts a SS and a solid athlete shouldnt havean issue playing third. He has played 3rd better than Middlebrooks. When he makes an error pump your chest, until then move on.

Napoli can't or they don't want him to catch. They clearly feel that a lifetime catcher is less of a risk playing third then his natural position. Why would that be other something physical?

I suggested last winter we give Bogey some time at 3B this year: now, he's learning on-the-job on the biggest stage in the world.

Napoli could have caught a few innings this year without risking his hip too much. His taking a lot of pitches has been missed at NL parks.

They gave him time at 3b this year Moon. Also a little in the WBC. They werent going to do it at AA for obvious reasons. He played 3b every 5th game in AAA. When a young kid (20yo) is still learning a position(SS), you want to limit moving him around until necessary. Especially since Bogey was making good defensive strides. It became a very good possibility that he could be used in Boston with WMB struggles and Iggys departure. He was then used more at 3b which is where he would more likely get the majority of the time in Boston this year.

They are not going to take their top prospects and start moving them all around unless there is a need like they had this year with Xander.